The Space Coast Vipers will head out to take on the Satellite Scorpio at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Space Coast will be strutting in after a victory while Satellite will be coming in after a defeat.
While Space Coast's win against East River wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Vipers narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Falcons 5-3.
Space Coast's win was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Toni Torquato, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
Meanwhile, while it was Satellite who put the first runs on the board on Monday, it was Harmony who put up more. The Scorpio took a 6-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Longhorns. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, the Scorpio couldn't push the score so high this time.
Satellite has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-13 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.6 runs over those games. As for Space Coast, they now have a winning record of 10-9.
Wednesday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Space Coast hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .315. However, it's not like Satellite struggles in that department as they've averaged .354. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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